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      Immigration reports tabled in Parliament 14 May 2008

      The summaries below are to assist site users only. For a complete record of the reports and recommendations please refer to each report. Please note that all abbreviations used in the summaries are spelt out in full within the reports.

      • Minister’s tabling statement—14 May 2008 (177.5KB)

      • Immigration report 366/08 (270.91KB)

        PRC citizen aged 38 in detention for two years and three months. Adjustment disorder, depression, multiple SASH, voluntary starvation.
        Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC/FFC/HC—ongoing.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 367/08 (295.37KB)

        4th report, previous reports 144/07 and 66/06. Indian citizen aged 47 in detention for four years, Community Detention for 18 months; paranoid psychosis, anxiety.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That a permanent visa be granted on compassionate grounds.

      • Immigration report 368/08 (333.51KB)

        Probable PRC citizen aged 62 detained for three years, in Australia for 26 years, now on a BV; insulin-dependent diabetes. PRC did not confirm identity, PRC Consular visit.
        Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That consideration be given to the grant of a permanent visa.

      • Immigration report 369/08 (327.2KB)

        PRC citizen aged 47 in detention for two years and seven months; Immigration Residential Housing for one year; PTSD, depression, anxiety and insomnia, STARTTS. Falun Gong practitioner.
        Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Removal delayed, consider Alternative Detention.

      • Immigration report 370/08 (218.94KB)

        3rd report, previous reports 278/07 and 207/07. Pakistani citizen aged 27 in detention for three years; PTSD, anxiety and depression, methadone program.
        Review/Courts: HC—ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That a suitable visa with work rights be considered.

      • Immigration report 371/08 (119.31KB)

        PRC citizen aged 45 in detention for three years. Identity issues, PRC Consular visit, HREOC complaint. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That consideration be given to the grant of a suitable visa with work rights, subject to appropriate reporting mechanisms DIAC considers necessary to reduce the risk of absconding.

      • Immigration report 372/08 (123.89KB)

        Indian citizen aged 39 in detention for three years; auditory hallucinations, low mood and memory problems. Uncooperative with removal.
        Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC/HC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X’s mental health be comprehensively assessed; if impaired, DIAC to consider this in planning for detention or removal.

      • Immigration report 373/08 (139.39KB)

        New Zealand citizen aged 27, in detention for two years and eight months; stress and anger, SASH. S 501 visa cancellation, no warning.
        Review/Courts: AAT/FC/FFC.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 374/08 (23.35KB)

        Algerian citizen aged 42 in detention for four years; lower back pain, cervical spine dysfunction and reduced limb function; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and severe anxiety, alleged torture.
        Review/Courts: RRT/FC/FFC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: If a decision is not made on PV application by statutory period, that consideration be given to granting an appropriate visa with work rights, while Mr X’s immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 375/08 (332.62KB)

        Combined 3rd, 4th and 5th report, previous report 96/06. PRC citizen aged 38, in detention for four years; anxiety, sleep disturbance, memory problems, psychiatric hospitalisation, voluntary starvation; reduced resilience. Identity confirmed, Falun Gong.
        Review/Courts: FMC.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That alternatives to detention be considered, either Community Detention or release from detention on a suitable visa with work rights.

      • Immigration report 376/08 (232.49KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 377/08 (169.42KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 378/08 (155.55KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 379/08 (74.7KB)

        Abridged report. No recommendations.

      • Immigration report 380/08 (191KB)

        3rd report, previous report 215/07. Indonesian citizens aged 40 and 12, in detention for three years and four months, in Community Detention for two years six months. Granted GSHVs.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 381/08 (212.25KB)

        2nd report, previous report 234/07. Vietnamese citizen aged 34, detained for two years and eight months; Australian-citizen partner and step-child. Granted RRV.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 382/08 (243.42KB)

        3rd report, previous reports 98/06 and 27/06. Sri Lankan citizen aged 46, detained for four years and three months; Personality Disorder. S 501 visa cancellation, RRV reinstated in January 2007 and released under Sales decision.
        Review/Courts: FC/FMC/ FC and FFC—ongoing.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 383/08 (267.95KB)

        PRC citizen aged 45 in detention for two years and nine months.
        Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FMC/FC. For removal.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 384/08 (376.38KB)

        Turkish citizen aged 33 in detention for two and a half years; depressed mood, anxiety, panic disorder and antisocial personality disorder; history of substance abuse. In Australia for 18 years, criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation. Review/Courts: AAT, RRT.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That alternative detention arrangements including living in the community be considered, while Mr X’s immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 385/08 (230.62KB)

        PRC citizen aged 40 detained for two years; Falun Gong.
        Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/MRT/FC/HC. Granted BV (E) with work rights.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 386/08 (252.22KB)

        6th report, previous reports 333/07 and 63/06. PRC citizen aged 50 in detention for over five and a half years; adjustment disorder. In Alternative Detention for 13 months, then to SIRH. Death penalty assurances. Review/Courts: FMC—ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: Reiterates earlier recommendation that Community Detention or a suitable visa with work rights be granted. If visa granted, DIAC to consider case management to assist with transition from immigration detention.

      • Immigration report 387/08 (162.89KB)

        3rd report, previous report 354/08. PRC citizen aged 37 in detention (3 occasions) for over three and a half years; Major Depression, history of self harm.
        Review/Courts: FC—ongoing.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in Community Detention, with appropriate psychiatric care and support, until his immigration outcome is more certain.

      • Immigration report 388/08 (164.04KB)

        4th report, previous reports 353/08 and 121/07. PRC citizen aged 23 in detention for three years and eight months.
        Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be considered for Alternative Detention.

      • Immigration report 389/08 (194.38KB)

        2nd report, previous report 335/07. PRC citizen aged 31 in detention for two years and eight months. Removal placed on hold.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 390/08 (243.38KB)

        5th and 6th report, previous reports 206/07, 104/06 and 41/06. PRC citizen aged 52 in detention for seven years, in Community Detention for nine months; Major Depression and physical health problems. Death penalty assurances.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 391/08 (321.45KB)

        Combined 3rd, 4th and 5th report, previous report 96/06. PRC citizen aged 38, in detention for four years; anxiety, sleep disturbance, memory problems, psychiatric hospitalisation, voluntary starvation; reduced resilience. Identity confirmed, Falun Gong. Review/Courts: FMC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That alternatives to detention be considered, either Community Detention or release from detention on a suitable visa with work rights.

      • Immigration report 392/08 (103.03KB)

        2nd report, previous report 359/08. Russian citizen aged 38, in detention for two and a half years; poor compliance with psychological treatment. Uncooperative with removal. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC expedite the s 195A submission for Mr X and a decision be made on this submission as soon as possible.

      • Immigration report 393/08 (225.23KB)

        5th report, previous reports 367/08, 144/07 and 66/06; Indian citizen aged 47, in detention for four years; in Alternative/Community Detention for one year and seven months; paranoid psychosis. Ombudsman’s recommendation: Reiterates earlier recommendation that Mr X be granted a permanent visa on compassionate grounds.

      • Immigration report 394/08 (223.27KB)

        2nd report, previous report 235/07. Indian citizen aged 30 in detention for three years; victim of bullying and a serious assault in an IDC; PTSD with depressed mood, psychiatric hospitalisation. Now in Community Detention. Review/Courts: HC. Uncooperative with removal. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That the grant of an appropriate visa such as a RPBV be considered.

      • Immigration report 395/08 (319.69KB)

        Chilean citizen aged 32, in detention for two years and eight months; substance abuse, history of head injury. In Australia for 22 years, criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation. Review/Courts: AAT/FMC/HC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Community Detention or an appropriate temporary visa be considered so that Mr X may be close to his family while his immigration matters are resolved.

      • Immigration report 395/08 (319.69KB)

        Chilean citizen aged 32, in detention for two years and eight months; substance abuse, history of head injury. In Australia for 22 years, criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation. Review/Courts: AAT/FMC/HC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Community Detention or an appropriate temporary visa be considered so that Mr X may be close to his family while his immigration matters are resolved.

      • Immigration report 396/08 (172.98KB)

        6th report, previous reports 230/07 and 51/06. Foreign national aged 47, detained for six years; PTSD. IMR, ITOA. Ombudsman’s recommendation: If placed in Community Detention, that DIAC consider what ongoing case management and mental health support services may be appropriate. If Mr X is granted a visa, that DIAC assist Mr X with referral to appropriate mental health services.

      • Immigration report 397/08 (255.68KB)

        UK citizen aged 51, in detention for two years and nine months. History of substance abuse. Criminal history and s 501 visa cancellation. Australian adult children. Review/Courts: AAT/FC/RRT/FMC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in Community Detention or granted a suitable visa until his immigration status is resolved; DIAC does all that is reasonable to keep Mr X advised of progress of claim for loss of property in Baxter fire.

      • Immigration report 398/08 (177.53KB)

        Combined 2nd and 3rd report, previous report 142/07. PRC citizen aged 48 in detention for three years and three months; Chronic Schizophrenia or Delusional Disorder, depression. Australian-citizen godmother. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That an appropriate visa with work rights be considered while Mr X’s immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 399/08 (152.4KB)

        Believed to be an Indian citizen (possibly Bangladeshi) aged 39, in detention for two years and eight months. Review/Courts: RRT/MRT. Refusal to engage with services, uncooperative with removal. No recommendation by the Ombudsman.

      • Immigration report 400/08 (185.92KB)

        4th report, previous report 225/07. Indian citizen aged 63 in detention for four and a half years; depression. Uncooperative with removal. Ombudsman’s recommendation: If removal is not undertaken by the statutory period for the tabling of this report, that a suitable visa be considered or otherwise implement an alternative detention arrangement.

      • Immigration report 401/08 (251.17KB)

        Foreign national aged 32, detained for two years and two months, now on BV (E); involuntary psychiatric hospitalisation, Major Depression with psychotic symptoms, PTSD and anxiety, SASH. Review/Courts: RRT/MRT/FMC/FC/HC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be granted a RPBV, or another appropriate visa to allow him to live independently in the community.

      • Immigration report 402/08 (331.29KB)

        Vietnamese citizen aged 38, in detention for three years; epilepsy. Criminal history and s 501 Review, in Australia for 18 years. Review/Courts: AAT/FC/FFC/RRT. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That DIAC thoroughly examine the likely impact of removal, in particular addressing any risk to Mr X concerning the availability of medication in Vietnam.

      • Immigration report 403/08 (177.25KB)

        Combined 4th and 5th report; previous reports 203/07, 114/06 and 70/06. PRC citizen aged 35, in detention four years; adjustment disorder with anxiety, sleep problems, suicidal ideation, thrombocytopenia that requires ongoing investigation. PRC Consular visit. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be granted a suitable visa with work rights; if released, that DIAC make appropriate arrangements for Mr X’s medical needs.

      • Immigration report 404/08 (220.29KB)

        PRC citizen aged 53, in detention for three years, now in IRH; symptoms of depression and anxiety, neurological condition. Review/Courts: MRT/RRT/FMC/FFC—ongoing. Ombudsman’s recommendation: Close and regular monitoring of the impact of any removal plans on Mr X’s mental health; that Community Detention be considered.

      • Immigration report 405/08 (318.33KB)

        PRC citizen aged 31, in detention for two years and six months; PTSD. Wife and child in the community on a TPV. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/MRT/FFC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X’s mental health be assessed by a psychiatrist as a matter of priority; that Mr X be considered for Alternative Detention in the community with his wife and child, until his immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 406/08 (117.37KB)

        2nd report, previous report 384/08. Turkish citizen aged 33 in detention for two and a half years; depressed mood, anxiety, panic disorder, history of substance abuse. S 501 visa cancellation. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in Community Detention until his immigration status is determined.

      • Immigration report 407/08 (184.34KB)

        4th report, previous report 217/07. PRC citizen aged 33 in detention for three years and ten months. Criminal history, PRC Consular visit. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in either Community Detention or Sydney IRH awaiting the outcome of the Minister’s decision.

      • Immigration report 408/08 (323.5KB)

        PRC citizen aged 51, in detention for two years and nine months; high blood pressure and diabetes, possible adjustment disorder. Review/Courts: RRT/FMC/FC/MRT. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in Community Detention until his immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 409/08 (198.66KB)

        Combined 2nd and 3rd report, previous report 139/07. Kenyan citizen aged 31 in detention for three years and four months; chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood, involuntary psychiatric hospitalisations. Review/Courts: RRT. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed immediately in Alternative Detention in the community, pending resolution of his immigration status.

      • Immigration report 410/08 (725.06KB)

        Vietnamese citizen aged 35 in detention for two years and seven months; depression, history of heroin addiction. Criminal history, s 501 visa cancellation, in Australia for 13 years, Australian-citizen family. Review/Courts: AAT/FC/FFC/RRT. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That alternative detention arrangements are considered while Mr X’s immigration status is resolved; that DIAC keeps Mr X advised of progress of his compensation claim and expedites fair compensation.

      • Immigration report 411/08 (756.3KB)

        Combined 4th, 5th and 6th report; previous report 92/06. PRC citizen aged 55, in detention for four years and six months. PRC Consular visit. Review/Courts: FMC. Ombudsman’s recommendation: That Mr X be placed in Sydney IRH or Community Detention until his immigration status is resolved.

      • Immigration report 412/08 (683.62KB)

        Bangladeshi citizen aged 25, detained for two years and four months; symptoms of anxiety and depression. Released on a BV in 2006. Review/Courts: MRT/FMC/FFC/RRT.
        No recommendation by the Ombudsman.